Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.54 x 1.01 PE 1

Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.54 x 1.01 PE 1An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan,mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks. There are different kinds of Afghan carpets. Especially popular are Khal Mohammadi or Afghan Aqche. Various vegetable and other natural dyes are used to produce the rich colors. The rugs are mostly of medium sizes. Many patterns and colors are used, but the traditional

a Sultan carpet offers unmatched beauty and cultural depth

the nomadic weavers live in a part of the world that is untouched by modern conveniences and technology

salt bags and flat-weaves known in the West as kilims

craftsmanship

It is made form wool and comes from the wool of Tabriz

create a striking visual impact

There is a huge departure from uniformity here

At the end of the 20th century

do so in an attempt to follow a tradition of textile art that has been part of their culture for thousands of years

producing rugs that combine traditional motifs with extraordinary craftsmanship

and had the most beautiful palaces

At the heart is a rosette pattern that expands outwards along the roads of the cross